Preamble

What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?

• the Preamble

• the Articles

• the Amendments

• the Preface

For whom should we “secure the blessings of liberty”?

• the King

• the Government

• the States

• ourselves and our posterity

What is the first line of the Constitution of the United States?

• "Fourscore and seven years ago..."

• "When in the course of human events..."

• "We the people of the United States..."

• "Ask not what your country can do for you..."

Which is NOT in the Preamble?

• establish justice

• provide for the common defense

• ensure jobs for all

• promote the general welfare

What does "tranquility" mean as used in the Preamble?

• money

• peace

• love

• happiness

Who gives power to the U.S. Government?

• the president

• the King and Queen

• France

• the people

When was the U.S. Constitution written?

• 2020

• 1995

• 1787

• 1888

"We the people of the United States in order to form a more perfect __________, establish justice..."

What does "provide for the common defense" mean in the Preamble?

• safety

• jobs

• money

• happiness

True or False? The Preamble was made by our Founding Fathers.

• true

• false